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Screven County, Georgia
Tuckahoe WMA Hunting Notes
2026-27 dates for whitetails, gobblers, coyotes and squirrels and rabbits, quota lines, reported harvest, access rules and the nearest towns.
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Where Tuckahoe WMA sits and who runs it
Tuckahoe WMA is a wildlife management area run by WRD in Screven County. It falls in Game Management Region 4, served by the Fitzgerald office. It is run by the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division. Size: 15,100 acres, number 27 of 121 WMAs. Look northeast of Sylvania (the nearest town we cover), about 12 miles out.
County context for Tuckahoe WMA
| County | Seat | People (2024) | Private-land deer zone | Bear zone | Gator zone | Deer checked 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screven County | Sylvania | 14,325 | Green | None | Zone 9 | 1,788 |
From the source page (Georgia 2026-27 Hunting Regulations (eRegulations) area listing); counties and zones from the WRD county zone tables; county deer counts from WRD Game Check; population from the Census 2024 estimates. Checked October 13, 2026.
When Tuckahoe WMA is open this season
Tuckahoe WMA has 9 season lines in the 2026-27 guide, for deer, turkey, coyote, small game and waterfowl. The symbols flag 2 bonus deer lines and 1 specialty hunt.
| Species | Season | Days open | Symbols | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer | Archery | Sept. 12-17, 21-30, Oct. 4-Nov. 4 | — | |
| Deer | Primitive | Oct. 1-3 | Bonus deer | |
| Deer | Firearms | Sept. 18-20 | Specialty | |
| Deer | Firearms | Nov. 5-7 | Bonus deer | |
| Deer | Firearms | Nov. 24-28 | — | |
| Turkey | — | Apr. 3-May 15 | — | |
| Coyote | — | May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. | — | |
| Small game | — | State Seasons | — | |
| Waterfowl | — | — | — | State Season |
Dates and symbols from the 2026-27 Georgia regulations listing, wording as printed by the source. Checked October 13, 2026.
Tuckahoe WMA harvest from Game Check
Game Check logged 50 deer from Tuckahoe WMA in 2025-26: 23 antlered, 27 antlerless. Since 2016-17, totals have run from 13 to 50. The 2026-27 season is under way: 10 deer reported so far. Turkey hunters reported 22 gobblers from Tuckahoe WMA in spring 2026, and 213 across the springs shown. Unadjusted Game Check reports, the finest level WRD publishes.
Deer by season at Tuckahoe WMA
| Year | Bucks | Does | Deer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 (in progress) | 3 | 7 | 10 |
| 2025-26 | 23 | 27 | 50 |
| 2024-25 | 14 | 10 | 24 |
| 2023-24 | 9 | 13 | 22 |
| 2022-23 | 14 | 23 | 37 |
| 2021-22 | 13 | 10 | 23 |
| 2020-21 | 14 | 13 | 27 |
| 2019-20 | 8 | 5 | 13 |
| 2018-19 | 16 | 22 | 38 |
| 2017-18 | 17 | 16 | 33 |
| 2016-17 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
Tuckahoe WMA turkey table
| Spring | Turkeys |
|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | 22 |
| Spring 2025 | 10 |
| Spring 2024 | 18 |
| Spring 2023 | 17 |
| Spring 2022 | 9 |
| Spring 2021 | 26 |
| Spring 2020 | 13 |
| Spring 2019 | 20 |
| Spring 2018 | 38 |
| Spring 2017 | 29 |
| Spring 2016 | 11 |
Deer from WRD deer harvest reports, turkeys from WRD turkey harvest layer; as of 2026-10-13. Checked October 13, 2026.
Hunting Tuckahoe WMA legally
The first card is specific to this ground; the rest are statewide rules that matter here.
Rules on Tuckahoe WMA
Entry at 16 and up takes a Georgia license that covers state land, or a Georgia Lands Pass. For deer, bear and turkey you register on Go Outdoors Georgia, starting the previous day. Bonus deer must go to the area check station the day they are taken.
Paperwork for Tuckahoe WMA
A Sportsman's License bundles hunting, big game and fishing for residents; the Harvest Record is free but still required for deer, bear and turkey.
Tuckahoe WMA: orange, pink and baiting
Wear 500 sq in of fluorescent orange or blaze pink above the waist whenever deer or bear firearms or primitive weapons hunts are on. The private-land baiting allowance stops at the boundary; public land is bait-free. Log the animal on your Harvest Record, then report it to Game Check within a day.
Directions to Tuckahoe WMA
From Sylvania: Take E. Ogeechee 2.2 miles to jct. of Buck Creek and Brannen’s Bridge Rd., take Brannen’s Bridge Rd. 3.4 miles to jct. of GA HWY 24, continue on Brannen’s Bridge Rd. 5.2 miles to check station on left.
Inside Tuckahoe WMA
Agency description, field lists and related areas.
Description from WRD
Tuckahoe Wildlife Management Area is a 15,100-acre property located in Screven County. Bordering the Savannah River, this WMA offers hunting opportunities for deer, turkey and small game. Camping is allowed only in designated sites.
Text and lists from the source page, Georgia regulations, WRD GIS, WRD GIS; retrieved 2026-10-13, checked October 13, 2026.
Game at Tuckahoe WMA, with limits
Listed game for Tuckahoe WMA: whitetails, gobblers, coyotes, squirrels and rabbits, ducks and geese and feral hogs.
White-tailed deer
Opening line: Sept. 12-17, 21-30, Oct. 4-Nov. 4, archery.
Ducks and geese
Feral hog
Species from the area record; bag limits from the WRD bag limit table. Checked October 13, 2026.
Tuckahoe WMA on the map, with its neighbours
Tuckahoe WMA sits at the orange pin, with 5 public neighbours inside 30 miles. That is 11,460 acres of listed ground.
| Area | Category | Acreage | Straight line | Direction | Game Check deer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixon Bay WMA | WMA | 300 | 5 mi | northwest | 2 |
| Hiltonia WMA | WMA | 500 | 14 mi | west | 2 |
| Yuchi WMA | WMA | 7,800 | 25 mi | northwest | 75 |
| Oliver Bridge WMA | WMA | 1,560 | 26 mi | south | 19 |
| Alexander WMA | WMA | 1,300 | 28 mi | northwest | 37 |
Points from WRD, USFS, USFWS, NPS, DoD and Recreation.gov layers (WRD WMA Boundary GIS (polygon centroid)). Distances are straight-line. Statewide public land map.
Tuckahoe WMA: nearest ranges
Yuchi Shooting Range in Burke County is the nearest range on the WRD list, 25 miles out. Closer private options sit beside it.
Facilities: 100-yard Range
Lines for skeet
Lines for sporting clays and 5-stand
From the WRD range list and the GA DNR range layer, checked October 13, 2026.
Tuckahoe WMA: nearest towns and businesses
Closest towns first; businesses by county and distance.
| Town | County | Miles off | People | Public acres (10 mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvania | Screven | 12 mi | 2,655 | 660 |
| Sardis | Burke | 19 mi | 1,007 | 8,387 |
| Millen | Jenkins | 28 mi | 2,980 | 1,693 |
| Perkins | Jenkins | 28 mi | — | 10,222 |
Counties covered: Screven County.
Help near Tuckahoe WMA
Tuckahoe WMA contacts
Towns and populations from the Census 2024 estimates; public acres within 10 miles from WRD, USFS, USFWS and DoD layers; businesses from WRD lists, store locators and listings; offices from WRD, DNR Law Enforcement and USFS pages. Checked October 13, 2026. Call ahead.
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A week of shooting light for Tuckahoe WMA
WRD’s rule: half an hour before sunrise until half an hour after sunset, with migratory birds ending right at sunset.
Worked out for Tuckahoe WMA in Eastern time from the rule in the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division guide (hunting hours). Hogs, coyotes, raccoons and some furbearers may be hunted at night on private land; check the guide. Shooting hours for every county.
Tuckahoe WMA, asked and answered
Must I register before hunting Tuckahoe WMA?
Online sign-in on Go Outdoors Georgia is required for big game and turkey.
When is the first deer hunt at Tuckahoe WMA?
The guide lists Sept. 12-17, 21-30, Oct. 4-Nov. 4 first for deer. The table has every segment.
When do gobbler hunts run on Tuckahoe WMA?
Apr. 3-May 15. Take one gobbler per area at most.
What game is listed for Tuckahoe WMA?
The area lists whitetails, gobblers, coyotes, squirrels and rabbits, ducks and geese and feral hogs.
Is hunting at Tuckahoe WMA first come?
No application is needed; the area has no quota lines.
Can I camp during a hunt at Tuckahoe WMA?
The area allows camping in designated spots.
How many deer get reported from Tuckahoe WMA?
Hunters reported 50 deer in 2025-26 (23 bucks).
Are alligators hunted around Tuckahoe WMA?
It is in zone 9; apply in the alligator draw.
What areas neighbour Tuckahoe WMA?
Try Dixon Bay WMA (5 miles), Hiltonia WMA (14 miles) and Yuchi WMA (25 miles); each has its own page.
How much orange does Tuckahoe WMA require?
500 square inches of orange or blaze pink above the waist during primitive weapons and firearms deer and bear hunts.
What reporting applies at Tuckahoe WMA?
Log it on the Harvest Record before moving it, then report it to Game Check the same day or next.
Is it legal to bait hogs on Tuckahoe WMA?
Not here: the baiting allowance covers private land only.
Tuckahoe WMA: confirm before you go
Public land rules change more often than the printed guide. Recheck Tuckahoe WMA with the manager before you go.
Sources for this page: WRD: tuckahoe wma · Georgia regulations: wma regulations t z · WRD GIS · WRD GIS · WRD GIS; regulations from the 2026-27 Georgia hunting regulations. Checked October 13, 2026.
Other photos on this page: PierreSelim (CC BY 3.0); BotheredByBees (CC BY 2.0).